Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius

"The writer, director, actor and comedian Elaine May has pissed off a lot of people in Hollywood. Carrie Courogen chronicles everything from May’s start as a child performer in Yiddish theaters to her affinity for eating apples, core and all, in this comprehensive biography. Even if you don’t know May’s name, you know her work: In addition to her films (The Heartbreak Kid, A New Leaf) May was involved in the making of Tootsie, Labyrinth, The Birdcage and more. And those people she pissed off? Oh, they’re still pissed! But they can’t seem to help but gush about May’s brain, talent and work ethic in this book."